ROSCOE — The village will hold a Christmas parade and tree lighting event Saturday.

Festivities begin at 4 p.m. with make-an-ornament at Roscoe Methodist Church on Main Street. The parade, which will feature at least 18 float entries and dozens of participants, starts at 5 p.m. with the tree lighting right after.

“This is a chance for neighbors, friends and the community to come together and share in the spirit of the season,” President Dave Krienke said.

After the outdoor events are completed, attendees can go inside village hall where they can enjoy free games for all ages, hot dogs, hot chocolate, refreshments, cookies and pictures with Santa. Nearly all of the items and food are being donated by area businesses, organizations and individuals, Krienke said.

Events take place along Main Street with the parade kicking off on Williams Drive. Participants will walk north more than a half mile to village hall and onto the corner of Bridge and Main streets where the decorated trees are located. Paradegoers should plan to line up along either side of Main Street from Bridge Street to Williams Drive.

Event organizers, including the village, Roscoe Area Chamber of Commerce and Harlem Roscoe Fire Department, are also asking for donations of non-perishable food items as part of the event. They can be dropped off at village hall or the fire department the night of the event and they will be distributed to food pantries and needy families in the Roscoe and surrounding area before Christmas.

Anyone wanting to donate and decorate a tree can still do so. You provide the decorations and lights and the village provides the tree and electricity which will keep your tree lighted throughout the holiday season. Cost is $50 per tree and participants may put a sign in front of their tree advertising their business or organization.

Parade entries are also still being accepted.

For more information on the events, parade entries or Christmas tree lighting, contact chamber President Mickey Heinzeroth at 815-623-9065, Dave Krienke 815-509-8984 or Nicole at 815-623-2829.

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